Rockford police investigate far east side home invasion

ROCKFORD - Police are investigating an early morning home invasion in the 7300 block of Ryebrook Road on the city's far east side.

Three armed men barged into the home when residents answered a knock at the door, Rockford Police Department Lt. Dane Person said Tuesday.

A 24-year-old man was pistol whipped. A 20-year-old woman was not injured, but as they were being robbed three friends of the residents showed up. They were brought into the residence by the gunmen and were also robbed.

Each of the suspects was carrying a handgun and stole cash and possibly drugs.

They were described as black males, one in his early 20's wearing a black ski mask, hooded sweatshirt and jeans. There was no further description on the other men. They fled in a 90s-era, blue or black Buick Century with tinted windows.

Anyone with information is asked to call Rockford police at 815-987-5824 or Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.